Populations & Ecosystem

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition is the struggle between organisms for the same resources, such as food, water, and space.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with one another and with their environment.

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What are biotic components?

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Biotic components are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an example of competition among meerkats?

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Fighting over mates is an example of competition among members of a meerkat population.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is biotic potential?

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Biotic potential is the maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under optimal environmental conditions.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat and interactions.

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What are abiotic components?

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Abiotic components are the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.